COBELL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

EIN: 471589441 501(c)(3) Education

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$39,815,060
Total Expenses
$10,894,545
Total Assets
$221,289,029
Net Assets
$221,284,929
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
ALEX PEARL
Phone
7024290203
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

COBELL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, founded in 2014, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $39.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 608% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $28.9M, a strong 73% operating margin.

Mission

THE COBELL BOARD OF TRUSTEES WAS CREATED TO IMPLEMENT AND ADMINISTER THE COBELL SCHOLARSHIP FUND CREATED UNDER P.L. 111-291, AS A RESULT OF LITIGATION COMMONLY KNOWN AS COBELL VS. SALAZAR. THE FUND IS TO PROVIDE AND EXPAND ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION TO QUALIFYING NATIVE AMERICAN AND ALASKA NATIVE STUDENTS. THIS WILL BE ACHIEVED BY PRUDENT AND FAIR ADMINISTRATION, INVESTMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $10,493,797 Revenue: $34,542,188

SCHOLARSHIP DISTRIBUTION -DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFIYING NATIVE AMERICAN AND ALASKA NATIVE STUDENTS ATTENDING ACCREDITED NON-PROFIT, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS...

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SCHOLARSHIP DISTRIBUTION -DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFIYING NATIVE AMERICAN AND ALASKA NATIVE STUDENTS ATTENDING ACCREDITED NON-PROFIT, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WHO DEMONSTRATE AN UNMET NEED BASED ON SPECIFIC CRITERIA.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $5,272,872
Other Revenue $34,542,188
TOTAL REVENUE $39,815,060

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,500,797
Salaries & Benefits $100,000
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $10,493,797
Other Expenses $2,293,748
TOTAL EXPENSES $10,894,545

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $39,815,060 $5,626,652 +6.1%
Expenses $10,894,545 $12,120,707 -0.1%
Net Income $28,920,515 $-6,494,055 -5.5%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
3

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$100,000
Total Directors
5
$100,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALEX PEARL CHAIRMAN & CEO 10.00
Officer Director
$50,000 $0 $50,000
TURK COBELL PRESIDENT & TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$50,000 $0 $50,000
PAMELA AGOYO SECRETARY 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEAN O'BRIEN TRUSTEE 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOROTHY A NASON TRUSTEE 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $39,815,060 $10,894,545 $221,289,029 $28,920,515
2024 $5,626,652 $12,120,707 $175,705,919 $-6,494,055
2023 $1,808,617 $8,014,310 $159,178,098 $-6,205,693
2022 $2,071,809 $7,812,357 $140,852,230 $-5,740,548
2021 $17,842,265 $7,555,946 $177,171,131 $10,286,319
2020 $3,954,112 $7,622,494 $161,306,539 $-3,668,382
2019 $17,578,469 $7,418,741 $149,951,785 $10,159,728
2018 $51,511,511 $7,447,927 $119,995,386 $44,063,584
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